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RFC20-BB Pentek Replacement Filter Cartridge

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PENTEK-RFC20-BB
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Price $94.89 List Price Price $135.99 Save 30%
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Fits most Big Blue housings that accept 20-inch x 4.5-inch water filter cartridges
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  • 1filter$94.89 
  • 6filters$85.40each
  • Highly effective for chlorine taste and odor reduction
  • Granular Activated Carbon in a Radial Flow Design
  • Limits small black specks (carbon fines) in your water better than most GAC water filters, due to the radial flow design
  • Great for high flow rate applications
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  • Highly effective for chlorine taste and odor reduction
  • Granular Activated Carbon in a Radial Flow Design
  • Limits small black specks (carbon fines) in your water better than most GAC water filters, due to the radial flow design
  • Great for high flow rate applications
Save $50.98 with a Tier1 Brand
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The Pentek RFC-20BB water filter cartridge is a Big Blue filter that reduces chlorine taste and odor. The whole house RFC-20BB is a very popular choice, due to its outstanding flow rate. The lifespan of this filter depends on water quality, but it is rated for up to 100,000 gallons of chlorine removal at 4 gallons per minute. The RFC-20BB is a great way to provide cleaner, better-tasting water to your entire house with this filter. Enjoy minimal maintenance with only 2-3 filter changes each year.
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Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Ametek, Culligan, Pentek, US Filter
Manufacturer's Id RFC20-BB
UPC 051678247433
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 20 inches (Length) x 4-1/2 inches (Outside Diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.43
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.5
Media Type Carbon Filter
Media porous polyethylene
Primary Filter Media Granular Activated Carbon
Materials of Construction Inner Wraps/Core: Polypropylene, End Caps: Polypropylene, Gasket: Buna-N, Outer Shell: Polyethylene
Filter Life (gallons) 100,000
Filter Life (liters) 378,541.18
Filter Life (months) Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x 6 months
Micron Rating (Nominal) The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x 25
Operating Temperature (°F) 40 - 125
Operating Temperature (°C) 4.4 - 51.7
Flow Rate (gpm) Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x 4
Flow Rate (lpm) 15.142
Country of Manufacture China
Includes One 25 Micron RFC20-BB Prentek Carbon Filter Cartridge
Certifications Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x NSF/ANSI Standard 42

Reduced Contaminants

The PENTEK-RFC20-BB reduces the following contaminants:

  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
  • Sand
  • Sediment
  • Silt

The PENTEK-RFC20-BB is comparable with the following part numbers

155247 175792
155247-43 56027-01
AP817 RFC20-BB
RFC-20BB

User Guide

    pentek-rfc20-bb-user-guide.pdf

Instructions

  1. Turn off water supply. Press red pressure-relief button (if present).
  2. Unscrew housing. Remove large o-ring, wipe clean and set aside.
  3. Discard used filter cartridge. Wash housing with dish soap and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
  5. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
  6. NOTE: This step is important to ensure a proper housing seal. Make certain the o-ring is seated level in the groove.
  7. Insert new filter cartridge.
  8. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
  9. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.